Repair Procedures: Inspection: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disassembly the steering wheel assembly.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the paddle shift switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
[LH]

Fig 1: Removing Paddle Shift Switch Mounting Screws (LH)
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Fig 2: Removing Paddle Shift Switch (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 3: Removing Paddle Shift Switch Mounting Screws (RH)
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Fig 4: Removing Paddle Shift Switch (RH)
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Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A).
[LH]

Fig 5: Disconnecting Paddle Shift Switch Connector (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 6: Disconnecting Paddle Shift Switch Connector (RH)
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Remove the steering back cover (A).

Fig 7: Removing Steering Back Cover
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Disconnect the steering wheel remote connector (A).
[LH]

Fig 8: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Remote Connector (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 9: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Remote Connector (RH)
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Remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 10: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly Mounting Screws
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Fig 11: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly
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Remove the ASCC switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 12: Removing ASCC Switch Mounting Screws

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